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UV's overkill unless you've got algae or disease issues. I'd focus on the basics first. How's your filter media setup? I run sponges and bio rings in my canister. Also, what's your lighting schedule? Mine's on for 8 hours, seems to keep the plants happy without stressing the fish.

I've got a similar setup, 75 gallon with a canister filter. Used Seachem Prime during cycling. Took about 3 weeks to stabilize. Now I do 30% changes twice a week. My Discus seem happy, but I'm not sure if I should increase the frequency. They're eating well, mostly frozen bloodworms and flakes ...

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I've had them for about 3 months, so not super new. Filter's a canister, but I'll check the flow. pH is 6.8, and I use tap with Prime. No recent changes, but I'll try dimming the lights and adding more plants. Appreciate the help!

My discus have been hiding in the corners of the tank for the past few days. They're in a 75-gallon tank with a sand substrate, some driftwood, and a few Amazon swords. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, nitrate around 10 ppm. Temp is steady at 84°F, and I do 30% water changes twice a week ...

Re: 500 Gallon project, Dreaming of keeping Discus but afraid!




Originally posted by Lippyton


HI Maged and welcome to the forum .
That's a on hell of a tank you are setting up there . The size is great and your planning seems nice too .
Is that your planned scape with the rocks on the photo ...

Thanks a lot, Lippyton. The scape in the photo is just a sample, I used it to explain my plan for a white sand substrate with rocks and driftwood only, no live plants. My actual planned scape will be simpler.

I've always planned for a light bio-load, I prefer it that way, it looks much better to me ...

Re: 500 Gallon project, Dreaming of keeping Discus but afraid!

So my main concern with this setup, given the limited space I have below the tank, is whether it's suitable for keeping Discus. I've never kept them before, but I do have experience with African Cichlids, which I know will thrive in ...

Re: 500 Gallon project, Dreaming of keeping Discus but afraid!




Originally posted by Jumper

Very nice project and goals you have going on! Please keep us updated as you proceed!!!

You might find this thread to be of interest. It's a similar project... http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showth...0 ...

Re: 500 Gallon project, Dreaming of keeping Discus but afraid!




Originally posted by Coastal

I like the scape you are going with, it leaves plenty of open space for them, yet gives escapes in case of any chasing that may occur. I do have a couple of concerns and suggestions. Having set up ...

Re: 500 Gallon project, Dreaming of keeping Discus but afraid!

Thanks for the interest and feedback, everyone. I appreciate the suggestions and concerns. To answer a few questions, my sump is 47 inches long, 19 inches wide, and 19 inches tall. As for water storage, I have a 55-gallon tank set aside ...